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The Buddha and His Impact on Brahminism
About 800 years ago, near the Mahanadi river delta, a poet called Jayadeva composed a Sanskrit poem called Gita Govinda that introduced the Brahmin world to Radha, the beloved of Krishna.
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August 31, 2025
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'Gaza City a dangerous combat zone'
THE Israeli military declared Gaza City \"a dangerous combat zone\" on Friday ahead of a looming offensive to conquer the Palestinian territory's largest city after almost two years of devastating war.
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August 31, 2025
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Bhagwat Consolidates Idea of Bharat
Here are voices that wound and voices that heal. Some speak merely to vilify, while others attempt to speak to the soul of a nation.
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August 31, 2025
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Quilt or Not, Life is No Bed of Roses
Ismat Chughtai was dragged to court, where not a single prosecution witness could find one offensive word in the story. Result? Acquittal
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August 31, 2025
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The Curious Case of Shortsellers and PILs
INDIA's capital markets have been attracting global investors and the increasing sophistication of trading.
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August 31, 2025
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Don no longer plans to visit India for Quad Summit: NYT
US President Donald Trump no longer has plans to visit India for the Quad Summit later this year, The New York Times reported on Saturday, outlining how relations between him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi deteriorated in recent months.
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August 31, 2025
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Murder, Marriage, and the Machinery of Male Mediocrity
Marriage, in this land, can be a license to kill.
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August 31, 2025
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From Cob to Concept is Rural Mod
In a Rishikesh hamlet, two city-born brothers have built a hut that looks like it belongs in a fantasy film set
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August 31, 2025
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ROMAN DE LA PARIS
For Satchi After Olympic Heartbreak
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August 31, 2025
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Ankit, Dhull Take North Zone Closer to Semis
SKIPPER Ankit Kumar and promising batter Yash Dhull made contrasting hundreds to place North Zone on the cusp of the Duleep Trophy semifinals here Saturday.
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August 31, 2025
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The Art of Being Seen
Rajshri Deshpande speaks about her latest film, Rangeen, and why she doesn't play by the rules when it comes to female characters
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August 31, 2025
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Hotel stay with meals above ₹7.5k to be taxed at 18%
THE West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has clarified that hotel accommodation bundled with meal plans will attract 18% GST if the combined value of services exceeds ₹7,500 per room per night, regardless of whether food and lodging charges are shown separately in invoices.
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August 31, 2025
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I Wonder If There's a Director in Me
Hrithik Roshan speaks with Puja Talwar about his latest film, War 2, and how curiosity continues to drive his career
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August 31, 2025
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VAR storm as Chelsea edge past Fulham in PL
CHELSEA took advantage of VAR controversy to beat Fulham 2-0 as the visitors were left to rue a series of costly decisions awarded against them at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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August 31, 2025
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GCCs Hit Infra, Talent Pool Roadblocks in Tier-2, 3 Cities
GLOBAL Capability Centres (GCCs) continue to mushroom in India's tier-1 cities, but their expansion into tier-2 and tier-3 locations—once hailed as the next big hubs—is progressing slowly due to gaps in talent availability and infrastructure.
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August 31, 2025
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Pak evacuates half a million people stranded by floods
NEARLY half a million people have been displaced by flooding in eastern Pakistan after days of heavy rain swelled rivers, relief officials said Saturday, as they carried out a massive rescue operation.
1 min |
August 31, 2025
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3 Dead as Mob Sets Fire to Govt Building in Indonesia
An angry mob set fire to a local parliament building in an Indonesian provincial capital, leaving at least three people dead and five others hospitalized, officials said.
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August 31, 2025
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Jarange Remains Firm on Maratha Quota After Meeting with Maha Govt
DEADLOCK between Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil and the Maharashtra government over the inclusion of the Maratha caste into the Other Backward Class (OBC) continued on Saturday.
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August 31, 2025
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Modi, Zelenskyy Discuss Ukraine Peace Process
Telephone call comes ahead of PM's meeting with Putin in China
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August 31, 2025
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Kerala mulls amendment to Wildlife Protection Act
To mitigate human-wildlife conflict, empower forest officials
1 min |
August 31, 2025
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Five Steps to Inner Awakening
From mental clutter to inner clarity, a path toward the mind’s highest flowering
3 min |
August 31, 2025
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Rahul Says BJP Govt Stealing Votes of Dalits and Minorities
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed the NDA government at the Centre over the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in election-bound Bihar and accused the BJP, RSS and Election Commission of indulging in 'vote chori'(theft) in the country.
1 min |
August 31, 2025
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Carrying the Burden Within
The narrative dives into the conflicts of unwanted motherhood, identity, and expectation
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August 31, 2025
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GST 2.0 revenue loss: 8 Oppn-ruled states seek relief for 5 years
THE Congress party announced on Saturday that eight opposition-led states have backed the proposal to simplify the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate slabs and reduce rates for mass consumption items.
1 min |
August 31, 2025
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Plans Afoot To Align District Boundaries With MCD Zones
The Delhi government on Saturday announced that the boundaries of the city's 11 districts will be aligned with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) zones in a bid to streamline governance and eliminate jurisdictional confusion.
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August 31, 2025
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Uttarakhand reels under deluge, Dehradun records heaviest rain in 74 years
DEHRADUN has been battered by a historic deluge, recording its highest rainfall in 74 years within a 24-hour period, leading to widespread disruption and pushing major rivers above danger levels.
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August 31, 2025
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T'gana Local Body Polls to Be Held in Sept with 42% Backward Class Reservation
THE state Cabinet on Saturday decided to hold local body elections in September by implementing 42% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs).
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August 31, 2025
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Rohini shocker: Man kills mother-in-law, 34-year-old wife over domestic dispute
A 34-year-old woman and her elderly mother were allegedly killed with a scissor by her husband over a domestic dispute and frequent quarrels in Rohini Sector-17 area, police said on Saturday.
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August 31, 2025
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Hindu Marriage Is Valid Even Without Registration Certificate: Allahabad HC
HINDU marriage does not stand invalid in the absence of a registration certificate, the Allahabad High Court has said in a significant verdict.
1 min |
August 31, 2025
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Surat's diamond & textile industries left in limbo as Trump tariffs kick in
WITH US President Donald Trump's 50% tariff on Indian goods now in effect, Gujarat's Surat—a city reliant on its diamonds and textile industries—faces an unprecedented disruption. Exports worth billions have stalled, artisans fear mass unemployment, and desperation is already pushing some former workers into crime. The crisis has snowballed from factories to families, threatening not just trade but the city's social fabric.
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